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Why must food be digested?
Digestion is necessary because for energy from the food to be released and carried into the cells in our body the food must be broken down into soluble molecules for it to diffuse into the cells. Then energy is released during respiration.
is food broken down when respiration in plants occur?
is food broken down when respiration in plants occur?
What is the prime source of the energy you get from your food?
Glucose. All types of food can be digested, or broken down, into simple sugars. And, the simplest sugar that your body can use for energy is glucose.
Where food is broken down into molecules?
food isn't exactly broken into molecules. molecules are collections of atoms. those would be too small to see. but food is broken down so the nutrients can be gathered. the food is broken down in the stomach, then, the food goes through the intestines where the nutrients and water are gathered
What is food broken down by?
enzymes
When food is broken down where is the energy stored?
When food is broken down the stored energy is in your cells. When the energy is needed, the cells release the energy.
How is food broken down in the mouth?
Saliva
What is broken down by the digestive system?
food
Without digestive enzymes the meal is useless to the body is this statement valid?
Yes. In order for the body to use food, the food must be broken down into it's most basic elements. Complex carbohydrates are broken into simple carbohydrates, proteins are broken down into amino acids and fats are broken down into fatty acids. Some of this break down takes place because of the acids in your stomach, but enzymes in the stomach and mouth are required to further dismantle food into usable nutreints.
What is the organ in which most food is broken down?
In humans, food is most broken down in the stomach where enzymes, bacteria and acids break the food into simpler parts. The food is then passed to the intestines, where the nutrients are absorbed.
Why must be food be broken down in your body?
Fat reserves in the body can be mobilized and broken down to release energy.
How does connective tissue get food?
food is broken down into its simplest form then is transported via the circulatory system and once it reaches its destination (in this case connective tissue) It is rebuild by the body for the specific job or area it is needed.
